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Quote from: Botnake on February 10, 2019, 09:20:37 PM

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Quote from: Indamuck on February 10, 2019, 09:50:20 AM

He steals rebounds from his own teammates

If I had such an athletic player at the point in my team, I would literally let him grab every d rebound and leave him push the pace.

It's a different case with Westbrook, he is clearly doing some stats padding and we all know that.
Try to search the words "stat padding" in google and you'll westbrook all over.
I'm just curious that he is consistent with double digit rebounds while their center is not achieving the same, it's not supposedly his job.

I know his teammates are just letting him do it as they understands how bad Westbrook's ambition in chasing the NBA hall of fame. shame on him. Shocked

Well it's pretty obvious that he is just stat padding specially after he broke the record of the great Oscar Robertson.

On the other hand, his team mates has benefited a lot of by scoring that much and increasing their point average and looking good as well, so I guess they are ok with how Westbrook or even James Harden play today.

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Quote from: Botnake on February 10, 2019, 09:20:37 PM

Try to search the words "stat padding" in google and you'll westbrook all over.

Sorry, never heard of the stat padding shit before. Undecided

Make yourself useful and ask google whos amongst leading offensive rebound point guards?
I guess opposing teams are boxing out for him too. kek

Quote from: Botnake on February 10, 2019, 09:20:37 PM

how bad Westbrook's ambition in chasing the NBA hall of fame. shame on him. Shocked

As long as he does not join 73 win teams, form or join multiple All-stars to chase a ring, requests a trade with 2 years left on his contract or any other bullshit, Brody has my blessing to stat pad his way into avg a triple-double for a 3rd straight year. (If it was that easy everyone would do it...done only once almost 50 years ago).

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Quote from: guoyu78 on February 10, 2019, 12:19:14 PM

Celtics lost another game when they were leading 20 points at one point, that is back to back for them.

Unfortunately, they are the new "choke" team.

Quote from: guoyu78 on February 10, 2019, 12:19:14 PM

On a period when raptors are getting stronger with trades and bucks are making good moves as well and Sixers are miles ahead of everything getting amazing players during trade deadline, Celtics really dropped to 4th favorites now.

It also shows that the East is making every move to be very competitive in their division and obviously the wanted to challenge GSW and the rest of the West powerhouse.

Quote from: guoyu78 on February 10, 2019, 12:19:14 PM

They were the conference finalists last year without Kyrie and Gordon and now with them they are not even the favorites which shows how much NBA can change in just couple months. I think seeing how they play right now and how all other east teams play I think its easy to imagine Sixers could be the finalists this year.

Probably just a case of bad luck. Kyrie is really pushing his body in the last 10 games or so and wanted to bring Celtics to the next levels. But other teams are going very competitive as well. And in just a couple of months they are one of the favorites and now Bucks, Sixers and Toronto are fighting or the top seed. Hope though that Boston and Kyrie will not choke when the play-off starts and this is where the team elevate their game so lets see.

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Quote from: morvillz7z on February 10, 2019, 01:54:30 PM

Quote from: Indamuck on February 10, 2019, 09:50:20 AM

purposely passes instead of shooting when he is close to a triple double

First time I hear someone blames the point guard for deciding to pass instead of taking a shot, especially given the shooting slump he is in right now.

There are many times that in critical times during the game, the point guard should take the shot on him instead of passing the ball to someone else. This is the reason why players in these positions need to have players that have experience and are calm mentally.

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Quote from: Botnake on February 10, 2019, 09:20:37 PM

Quote from: morvillz7z on February 10, 2019, 01:54:30 PM

Quote from: Indamuck on February 10, 2019, 09:50:20 AM

He steals rebounds from his own teammates

If I had such an athletic player at the point in my team, I would literally let him grab every d rebound and leave him push the pace.

It's a different case with Westbrook, he is clearly doing some stats padding and we all know that.
Try to search the words "stat padding" in google and you'll westbrook all over.
I'm just curious that he is consistent with double digit rebounds while their center is not achieving the same, it's not supposedly his job.

I know his teammates are just letting him do it as they understands how bad Westbrook's ambition in chasing the NBA hall of fame. shame on him. Shocked

Well, I assume you guys are discussing about James Harden's very obvious stat padding game against the Nuggets. It was a blow out game, superstars and other important pieces shouldve been sent to bench to avoid unnecessary situations may happen in the remaining minutes. IMO, im not really impressed by the numbers that a player will make after the game, Id rather be impressed by the player who made an impact throughout the game. There were a lot of underrated players out there that deserves more recognition than these stat padding superstars.

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Quote from: morvillz7z on February 10, 2019, 01:54:30 PM

Quote from: Indamuck on February 10, 2019, 09:50:20 AM

He steals rebounds from his own teammates

If I had such an athletic player at the point in my team, I would literally let him grab every d rebound and leave him push the pace.

It's a different case with Westbrook, he is clearly doing some stats padding and we all know that.
Try to search the words "stat padding" in google and you'll westbrook all over.
I'm just curious that he is consistent with double digit rebounds while their center is not achieving the same, it's not supposedly his job.

I know his teammates are just letting him do it as they understands how bad Westbrook's ambition in chasing the NBA hall of fame. shame on him. Shocked

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Quote from: Indamuck on February 10, 2019, 09:50:20 AM

purposely passes instead of shooting when he is close to a triple double

First time I hear someone blames the point guard for deciding to pass instead of taking a shot, especially given the shooting slump he is in right now.

Quote from: Indamuck on February 10, 2019, 09:50:20 AM

He steals rebounds from his own teammates

If I had such an athletic player at the point in my team, I would literally let him grab every d rebound and leave him push the pace.

Quote from: Indamuck on February 10, 2019, 09:50:20 AM

refuses to take half court shots at the end of the buzzer.

Well hey, because 40 feet contested shots have an insane chance of going in, right?. Unless it's the 4th quarter and your team is down with a second or two on the shot clock, these shots shouldn't be ever taken. They are absolutely meaningless.

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Celtics lost another game when they were leading 20 points at one point, that is back to back for them.

On a period when raptors are getting stronger with trades and bucks are making good moves as well and Sixers are miles ahead of everything getting amazing players during trade deadline, Celtics really dropped to 4th favorites now.

They were the conference finalists last year without Kyrie and Gordon and now with them they are not even the favorites which shows how much NBA can change in just couple months. I think seeing how they play right now and how all other east teams play I think its easy to imagine Sixers could be the finalists this year.

It all depends on the team chemistry and if they can manage to build that bond in the team there is no team that can win them in a 7 game series.

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Quote from: Reid on February 10, 2019, 05:14:17 AM

A great win for the Oklahoma Thunders.
Houston lead was 26 and they took that back by chipping on it little by little and some great runs when Harden is out.

PG13 with his 40+ points that forced the team to get a win. He aint rested well but he did come back because he want that win from the strong opponent.
How about Westbrook?
He tied Wilt Chamberlain for 9th consecutive triple doubles. Maybe he could break it the next game and I hope he does. He deserve it for being such a strong player for the whole cast of the Thunders.

Westbrook is one of those guys that plays for stats. He steals rebounds from his own teammates, purposely passes instead of shooting when he is close to a triple double, and he refuses to take half court shots at the end of the buzzer.

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Quote from: LogitechMouse on February 10, 2019, 08:31:55 AM

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This is what I'm talking, without Giannis Antetokounmpo Milwaukee Bucks can't win this kind of game like LeBron James that chance of winning is too low when these guys are out. Look what happened to Milwaukee Bucks for today's game. They played without Giannis Antetokounmpo and see the result of the game. Milwaukee Bucks 83 vs 103 Orlando Magic. Also, this is a homecourt advantage for Milwaukee Bucks.

The Bucks are relying heavily on Giannis that they forgot to help him. I think its like what Lebron is doing in Cavs last season but one game is not enough for them to say that they are not strong when Giannis doesn't play. They are still the best in the East and with the recent trade they got, they got stronger. More 3 pt shooters + a good defender on the paint. I think they will bounce back on their next game

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Giannis may have showed some dominance lately but the King is clearly better than him as he is the best in the business.
Lebron is 34 years old now and have proven himself many times, his first appearance in the NBA finals was year 2007 against the SAS spurs, and although they got swept during that time but reaching the NBA finals is already a great achievement at a young age.

Using my calculator, (2019 - 2007 = 12 years ago and Lebron is 34 so minus 12 = 22 years old, that's how young he is.
I hope my calculation is correct, please feel free to correct me if I misstated some facts.

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Quote from: BlackMambaPH on February 10, 2019, 02:03:19 AM

This is what I'm talking, without Giannis Antetokounmpo Milwaukee Bucks can't win this kind of game like LeBron James that chance of winning is too low when these guys are out. Look what happened to Milwaukee Bucks for today's game. They played without Giannis Antetokounmpo and see the result of the game. Milwaukee Bucks 83 vs 103 Orlando Magic. Also, this is a homecourt advantage for Milwaukee Bucks.

The Bucks are relying heavily on Giannis that they forgot to help him. I think its like what Lebron is doing in Cavs last season but one game is not enough for them to say that they are not strong when Giannis doesn't play. They are still the best in the East and with the recent trade they got, they got stronger. More 3 pt shooters + a good defender on the paint. I think they will bounce back on their next game

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Quote from: rdbase on February 10, 2019, 01:53:28 AM

Quote from: Baofeng on February 10, 2019, 12:38:52 AM

Does anyone seen the brand new Clippers today? They rally from 28 points down to Boston Celtics and get a win: 123-112. Although Kyrie Irving got injured in the second quarter and that's what the Clippers needed as they rally through the 3rd and 4th quarter and outscored the Celtics. Good win for the Clippers and we do hope the Kyrie won't missed any games because of that injury.

There were many teams that rallied from behind to beat the favorites today.
Thunder came back from 20+ to beat harden even with 30 points his rockets couldnt put them away like they normally would
Another one is the league leader Millwaukee bucks losing so badly to the Orlando magic.
This one I didnt watch but saw Giannis on the bench and it looked like he played so I am guessing they had the same fate as the rockets and celtics on this day.

It's a very weird day for NBA today isn't it. I wasn't able to watch any games today as I was on another holiday work and didn't put bets online as well, so I must be lucky. Anyways, it's going to be a interesting read as to what happened today and as to why those teams are unable to put them away even if they have a big lead.

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A great win for the Oklahoma Thunders.
Houston lead was 26 and they took that back by chipping on it little by little and some great runs when Harden is out.

PG13 with his 40+ points that forced the team to get a win. He aint rested well but he did come back because he want that win from the strong opponent.
How about Westbrook?
He tied Wilt Chamberlain for 9th consecutive triple doubles. Maybe he could break it the next game and I hope he does. He deserve it for being such a strong player for the whole cast of the Thunders.

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Quote from: BlackMambaPH on February 10, 2019, 02:03:19 AM

This is what I'm talking, without Giannis Antetokounmpo Milwaukee Bucks can't win this kind of game like LeBron James that chance of winning is too low when these guys are out. Look what happened to Milwaukee Bucks for today's game. They played without Giannis Antetokounmpo and see the result of the game. Milwaukee Bucks 83 vs 103 Orlando Magic. Also, this is a homecourt advantage for Milwaukee Bucks.

It's alright, a loss is a loss but they will still remain the best team in the East.
Losing 1 game is nothing especially when you best player is not playing, after a consecutive wins with double digit, he deserves some rest
since they are also in a back to back game if I'm not wrong.

I believe BUCKS will come back strong again, and Giannis will have his monster game after the rest.

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This is what I'm talking, without Giannis Antetokounmpo Milwaukee Bucks can't win this kind of game like LeBron James that chance of winning is too low when these guys are out. Look what happened to Milwaukee Bucks for today's game. They played without Giannis Antetokounmpo and see the result of the game. Milwaukee Bucks 83 vs 103 Orlando Magic. Also, this is a homecourt advantage for Milwaukee Bucks.

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Quote from: Baofeng on February 10, 2019, 12:38:52 AM

Does anyone seen the brand new Clippers today? They rally from 28 points down to Boston Celtics and get a win: 123-112. Although Kyrie Irving got injured in the second quarter and that's what the Clippers needed as they rally through the 3rd and 4th quarter and outscored the Celtics. Good win for the Clippers and we do hope the Kyrie won't missed any games because of that injury.

There were many teams that rallied from behind to beat the favorites today.
Thunder came back from 20+ to beat harden even with 30 points his rockets couldnt put them away like they normally would
Another one is the league leader Millwaukee bucks losing so badly to the Orlando magic.
This one I didnt watch but saw Giannis on the bench and it looked like he played so I am guessing they had the same fate as the rockets and celtics on this day.

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Quote from: Baofeng on February 10, 2019, 12:38:52 AM

Does anyone seen the brand new Clippers today? They rally from 28 points down to Boston Celtics and get a win: 123-112. Although Kyrie Irving got injured in the second quarter and that's what the Clippers needed as they rally through the 3rd and 4th quarter and outscored the Celtics. Good win for the Clippers and we do hope the Kyrie won't missed any games because of that injury.

That 2 loses in a row against the LA teams (Lakers and Clippers).
They were down in the first half especially in the first quarter but it's sad Kyrie got injured and the Clippers were able to make a major rally.
I guess the Boston Celtics are not playing tough now, I think they could done better if they will trade Kyrie and just play a better ball movement.

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Does anyone seen the brand new Clippers today? They rally from 28 points down to Boston Celtics and get a win: 123-112. Although Kyrie Irving got injured in the second quarter and that's what the Clippers needed as they rally through the 3rd and 4th quarter and outscored the Celtics. Good win for the Clippers and we do hope the Kyrie won't missed any games because of that injury.

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The Greek Freak mad again an amazing performance in the Bucks win against Mavericks. Antetokounmpo played like the real MVP of the team and his stats were very very impressive. I think that after Mirotic signing, the Bucks can now challenge the NBA title. After all this amazing performance that Giannis has done this season, he deserves a ring.

I agree. His name should be in the contention for this year's MVP. The scary part is that he is not even at his prime yet, but he has done so far that he could be a candidate for the MVP. I even read some article that even the great Dirk is impressed with Giannis transformation.

I'm sure they will be the top seed in the East, so it's going to be compelling how he is going to perform come playoff time.

He really needs his team to bring to the next level if he wanted to win a MVP. Yes, he is doing a lot for his team but the measurement of a true MVP is bring or helping his team win play-off and go to the finals. So we will see if he can do that this season before we can have his name in the discussions for future greatness.

For me, he's now the new Lebron James in the EAST. This man is better than Lebron James for me. Also, he is averaging 20+ ppg in three consecutive seasons. I won't be surprised if this man can have a ring as soon as possible and win an MVP multiple time like Lebron James.

I think Lebron is still better than him. He may be averaging good points in a season but we all know LBJ lead a lot of championships in the past and right now Giannis might not be able to do that. Right now I am just excited on the NBA allStar game as I've watched the picks last night. Lebron picking Dirk is still really funny to me right now.

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Quote from: BlackMambaPH on February 09, 2019, 04:43:52 PM

For me, he's now the new Lebron James in the EAST. This man is better than Lebron James for me. Also, he is averaging 20+ ppg in three consecutive seasons.

Maybe because he is leading the team to reach the no 1 spot in the east and with his performance now, he is better than Lebron James.
However, in general, I don't agree, Lebron is not already as hungry as before, and Lebron alone can take his team to the playoffs and even the finals, while Giannnis needs some help of a veteran players to win, he is still young and still lack of technique, and we are to witness that on how
long their journey's gonna be during the playoffs.

Quote from: BlackMambaPH on February 09, 2019, 04:43:52 PM

I won't be surprised if this man can have a ring as soon as possible and win an MVP multiple time like Lebron James.

Plenty of time, I believe he will have that one day if he continues to work hard.

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